Scrapbooking technology is very exciting. One of the materials often used in this lesson is chipboards. These elements enliven the creations of the masters, add zest to them. Chipboards for scrapbooking can be bought or made with your own hands. The features of their creation and application will be discussed in the article.
What it is?
Chipboard - This is a figure made of dense material. Typically, such elements are made of cardboard or plywood. The thickness of the products varies from 2 to 4 mm.
Decorative relief elements can have different shapes. The most popular silhouettes of people, animals and birds, images of flowers, snowflakes and other objects and phenomena of the world. It can also be numbers, letters or whole phrases, complex compositions.
The scope of such parts in scrapbooking is very wide.
They are needed for the design of postcards, albums, caskets, wall and table decorations, etc. This versatile volumetric decor can decorate many paper or wood crafts.
There are several varieties of chipboards. For example, silhouette options involve cutting images. Such parts can be additionally designed in different techniques. “Engraved” models have on their surface a pattern that is not cut through. They are already ready for use, you do not need to paint and decorate them. Decoupage models already have a certain color.
Some options have an adhesive base.
They easily stick to the surface, which saves the master from the extra work of applying glue to the parts. It is very convenient, especially if the decor is very elegant (for example, inscriptions).
How to do it yourself?
The range of chipboards offered by stores is large.But with your own hands you can create an exclusive thing. The process is quite simple.
- First of all, you need to find a suitable contour. You can draw it yourself using the graphics editor.
- Then you need to print the image. Its size should correspond to what is required for the product.
- After that, the figure must be moved to cardboard. A simple outline can simply be drawn around the cut out pattern.
- More complex images, letters and numbers require the use of tracing paper. You should place it on the stencil and circle the outline with a simple pencil. Then it is turned over, laid on cardboard and the stroke is repeated.
- The decor is cut with a sharp knife. You can take the usual clerical variety of the instrument. Long inscriptions are more convenient to cut in parts.
- In conclusion, the edges and sides of the workpiece are sanded. This allows you to make the item more accurate.
How to use?
Usually chipboards are sold in sets. Sheets contain the contours of several shapes. They are already cut with a laser device. You just need to extract the desired decor, arrange it (if desired) and place it at the chosen place in the composition.
The element is carefully detached from the substrate and glued.
You can use PVA glue or a clerical variety for this. Figures with an adhesive base do not require additional funds.
As for processing, sometimes chipboards are used in their original form. For example, products made of plywood or beige cardboard fit perfectly into the projects of eco and country styles. Their color and texture only emphasize the idea of the author. Nevertheless, more often such elements fulfill the function of the basis, which is decorated in accordance with the artistic concept.
Dyeing
The cut out element can be painted in one tone, decorated with a smooth gradient or patterns. You can use acrylic or watercolor paints, enamel, colored varnish.
The only caveat to consider is that some coloring matter is absorbed.
therefore for clarity, it is better to first cover the chipboard with white paint (preferably acrylic). Then you need to wait until the coating dries. And after that you can already use the tone that matches your idea.
Gluing
You can give the chipboard a colorful look by pasting it with special colored paper for scrapbooking. Often used napkins for decoupage. This is especially convenient if you want the figure to have a print.
Create different effects
Depending on the idea, you can give the volumetric decor an unusual texture. For example, it looks interesting peeling paint effect. To do this, you will need to apply paraffin to the workpiece using special technology. Can be used Craquelure technique.
In holiday projects it is appropriate to decorate the figures with sequins, beads or rhinestones. In romantic compositions use lace, beads, artificial flowers.
The original effect can be obtained by mixing several different means. For example, a pair of powder for embossing and acrylic show themselves perfectly.
Use as a stencil
The chipboard and its substrate can perform the function of a mask. To do this, just place the substrate on a clean sheet and spray paint on top of it. As a result, a beautiful pattern or pattern will appear on paper.
If you want the outline, on the contrary, to be distinguished by the absence of color on a colored background, use the element itself according to the principle described above.
See how to make a chipboard with your own hands in the next video.
